Richard A. Jones 1954-2022

Rick was born Feb. 16, 1954, in Portsmouth, Va., to Allen H. and Margaret Card Jones.

He was a graduate of Girard High School, Class of 1972. He was active in the chess club, band and track.

Rick began his career at RL Best Co. as a machinist and mechanic by trade. He also worked for Dunaway INC. and Astro Shapes for many years.

Rick owned and operated TUFFY Auto Care Center of Boardman for 10 years, retiring from RL Best in June 2021.

Rick loved trains, planes, automobiles and classic cars. He loved restoring vehicles and attending car shows.

Rick received numerous trophies and awards. He was an avid Steelers fan, as well as The Ohio State Buckeyes.

He leaves behind his loving companion of 25 years, Diane Cunningham; his son, Terry (Melissa) Jones of Florida; daughter, Valerie (Jordan) Medich of Pennsylvania; and brother, David Jones and his family. He also leaves his grandchildren, Pierson and Parker Jones, Violet Salyers and Easton Medich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant daughter, Vanessa Celeste.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Prayers will be at 12:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown, OH 44507, celebrated by the Rev. Kevin Peters.

Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family has requested material tributes to the Veterans Outreach, 7 Belgrade Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505, and Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Family and friends of Rick may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Jones family.

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